'Washington Post' Urges U.N. To Help Free Reporter Held In Iran
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Washington Post editor Martin Baron for an update on Jason Rezaian's ongoing detainment and trials in Iran.
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Once Immune To Cord-Cutting, 'King Of Live Sports' Finds Throne Shaken
Even as other channels tried to adapt to a new TV landscape, ESPN seemed to be impervious for one reason: People want to watch sports live. But ESPN has shed 3.2 million subscribers since May 2014.
In The Writer's Room, One Woman Quietly Makes Late Night History
Robin Thede's wide-ranging career has included stints in both journalism and comedy. Now, at The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, she's the first black woman to work as a head writer in late night TV.
Gawker's Top Editors Quit Over Deleted Post
The gossip website last week published a story about the personal life of a media executive. Following a backlash, Gawker's managing partnership voted to take the post down.
Emmy Nominations For 'Transparent,' Tatiana Maslany Showcase New Talent
Nominations for the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Thursday. The field of contenders shows a welcome turn toward recognizing new talent and new sources for TV.
Pioneering Journalist Marlene Sanders Remembered
Sanders, who died Tuesday of cancer, was one of the first female reporters on television. On ABC and CBS, she covered politics, the assassination of Robert Kennedy and the Vietnam War. She was 84.
Iranian Court Holds Third Hearing In Case Of Jailed 'Post' Reporter
Jason Rezaian, who was arrested in July 2014, is accused of spying on Iran for the U.S. Today's hearing was inconclusive and no date has been set for a possible next hearing.
Seeking Control Over Narrative, Egypt Puts Growing Pressure On Journalists
It's not easy being a journalist in Egypt. The government sometimes tries to control the words reporters use, and new legislation could carry fines or jail time for contradicting the state.
New Hosts To Join NPR's 'All Things Considered'
Correspondents Ari Shapiro and Kelly McEvers will join veteran hosts Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish on weekdays. Michel Martin is slated to become the new weekend host.
Factual Error Opens CNN Star Sanjay Gupta To Scrutiny Over Dual Roles
While covering the earthquake in Nepal, the network's chief medical reporter, who is also a brain surgeon, operated on a young victim — and misidentified her. Does it matter?